Mara Olson
United StatesActive- Born
- Mar 8, 1993 (33 years old)
- Events
- 3000 Metres Short Track · 3000 m steeplechase
Mara Olson is a United States middle-distance runner, born on March 8, 1993. She competes primarily in the 800m, 800m and 1500m.
Her personal bests include 2:13.13 in the 800m, 2:12.71 in the 800m, 4:23.52 in the 1500m, 4:43.81 in the Mile and 4:49.05 in the Mile. She is currently active on the international athletics circuit, representing United States.
Personal best · 3000 Metres Short Track9:06.04
2026 season best1:15:34Apr 26, 2026 · Hayward Field, Eugene, OR
Personal best · 3000 m steeplechase9:56.42
Last competitionEugene Half MarathonApr 26, 2026 · 1:15:34
As of Nov 13, 2026: 3000 Metres Short Track 9:06.04, 3000 m steeplechase 9:56.42 (#722 all-time), 2026 season best 1:15:34 (Apr 26, 2026, Hayward Field, Eugene, OR (USA)) · Last competition: Eugene Half Marathon, Apr 26, 2026, 1:15:34 · 33 years old
Personal bests
WA points calculator →DisciplineResultAll-time2026
800mIndoorIL 20122:12.71986 pts––
MileIndoorOR 20164:43.811,050 pts––
Progression
| Season | Discipline | Result | Wind | Date | Competitions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Semi | 1:15:34 | – | Apr 26, 2026 | Eugene Half Marathon |
| 2023 | Marathon | 2:38:41 | – | Jun 17, 2023 | Grandma's Marathon |
| 2021 | Semi | 1:18:00 | – | Jun 19, 2021 | Duluth, MN (USA) |
| 2020 | Semi | 1:17:32 | – | Feb 2, 2020 | – |
| 2020 | Marathon | 2:40:16 | – | Feb 29, 2020 | USA Olympic Team Trials Marathon |
| 2019 | 10Kilometr | 35:16 | – | Oct 14, 2019 | Reebok Boston 10-K for Women |
| 2019 | 12Kilometr | 42:38 | – | May 19, 2019 | Bay to Breakers 12K |
| 2019 | 10MilesRoa | 57:52 | – | Apr 7, 2019 | Credit Union SacTown 10 Miler, Sacramento, CA |